Contact Congress about H.R. 6636: To advance sensible priorities.
Fossil fuels and some high-pollution goods would face a new federal carbon tax. Much of the money would go to infrastructure, clean energy, conservation, and help for low-income households. The bill also changes Russia sanctions, school safety rules, election rules, and some veterans benefits.
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To advance sensible priorities. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 6636: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects energy producers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, workers in fossil fuel and some nuclear jobs, low-income households, schools, election officials, and veterans' families. Businesses tied to fossil fuels or high-emission goods could face new costs or rebates. Households could see price changes, while some low-income households could receive state grants meant to help. Schools, states, and election offices would face new federal conditions if they use certain federal funds.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make carbon pollution cost money across much of the economy. That could change prices for energy, transportation, and goods. It could also raise money for infrastructure, clean energy, conservation, and help for low-income households. The bill shifts part of climate policy away from some direct Environmental Protection Agency rules and toward a tax, planning, and funding approach. Its other titles could also affect Russia policy, school safety spending, election rules, and veterans benefits.
Key provisions in H.R. 6636
- The bill creates a federal tax on greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels, some factory processes, and listed products. It starts in 2027 at a set price per metric ton and rises each year by 5 percentage points plus inflation. It also adds $4 per ton if emissions are above the bill's scheduled limits.
- The bill gives exemptions and refunds when fuels are used without being burned, or when emissions are captured and permanently stored. It also gives temporary credits to entities that already pay state greenhouse gas charges. Those credits shrink over five years.
- The bill creates a carbon border system for trade. Some imports would pay a charge tied to the U.S. carbon tax built into similar goods, and some exporters in eligible industrial sectors could get rebates. Least-developed countries and some low-emitting, low-production countries would be exempt.
- The bill ends federal motor vehicle and aviation fuel excise taxes after December 31, 2025. It sends 75% of carbon tax money to a new RISE Trust Fund. That money is then split by set formulas for highways, airports, weatherization, energy research, farm conservation, coastal flood projects, and state grants for low-income households.
- The bill limits the Environmental Protection Agency, for a set time, from issuing or enforcing some new greenhouse gas limits under the Clean Air Act for taxed fuels and covered sources. The pause does not cover motor vehicles, nonroad engines, aircraft, certain oil and gas facilities, or wastewater treatment plants. It can end early if emissions goals are missed, and it ends automatically on January 1, 2039.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6636
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Questions people ask about H.R. 6636
- What is H.R. 6636?
- Fossil fuels and some high-pollution goods would face a new federal carbon tax. Much of the money would go to infrastructure, clean energy, conservation, and help for low-income households. The bill also changes Russia sanctions, school safety rules, election rules, and some veterans benefits.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6636?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6636?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6636 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
